FARMINGTON (AP) — The University of Maine at Farmington is kicking off a yearlong celebration marking its 150th anniversary. The school is launching the celebration on Wednesday with a Charter Day commemoration in observance of the 1863 signing of the university’s charter by the Maine Legislature. The school was known as Western State Normal School […]
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Battle of the Bears: Reliving the dream
Following the first intermission of Saturday’s Battle of the Bears at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, the University of Maine players casually skated in preparation for the second period/ In the middle of the Black Bear parade of alumni was Crowder, standing out in his black and gold Bruins jersey. “A lot of those guys I […]
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Battle of the Bears: Reunion on ice
It sounded like a good idea at the time. The question was whether it was realistic. Portland lawyer Gary Prolman was contemplating organizing an alumni event for the University of Maine hockey program. He just so happened to have Boston Bruin great Rick Middleton with him at the time. “We were talking about getting a […]
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College hockey: Anthoine to lead by example
It’s a new beginning for the University of Maine men’s hockey team, and Lewiston’s Mark Anthoine is excited to be part of it. With new head coach Red Gendron and a renewed interest in the program, the Black Bears hope this season is the start of something good. “I think everyone is excited overall, just […]
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Enrollment at Maine universities projected at 31K
BANGOR (AP) — Fall enrollment at Maine’s universities and community colleges is expected to be about the same as last fall. Classes begin Tuesday at the state’s seven universities and two of the community colleges. Classes at the other five community colleges began last Monday. University of Maine System officials expect about 31,000 students this […]
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Police presence keeps parties at The Grove from getting out of hand, chief says
ORONO — A police presence at The Grove apartments over Labor Day weekend prevented the large gatherings that created “near riot conditions” last year, the Orono chief of police said Monday. Between four and five officers patrolled the apartment complex that houses 620 tenants from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and early Monday […]
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State universities paying agents to recruit international students
This September, among the new students attending the University of Maine’s orientation in Orono will be two students from China and one each from India, Vietnam and Bangladesh. That the students are from abroad is not new — the University of Maine had 341 degree-seeking, international students last year. But the way they got here […]